LAGERS

Lager is the most common, base level of beer against which all other brews are judged. Characterized by a smooth but crisp bite, it's brewed over a four- to 12-week period in very cool temperatures using a yeast that ferments at the top of the barrel.

Craft beer by its definition is small, both in batches and distribution. So, what does it mean when the nation's second biggest brewer takes its most popular beer and does it up, craft-style? It's confusing, analysts say, but it makes sense for a company like Miller Brewing Co. as it ...